Nissan 3.3L Index of Articles
How To Test The Starter Motor (1996-1997 3.3L Pathfinder)
- June 20, 2019
- Updated: July 19, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

As you're already aware, the engine is not gonna' crank and start if the starter motor has failed on your 1996-1997 3.3L Nissan Pathfinder. In this tutorial I'm gonna' show you how to test the starter motor and the inhibitor relay (starter motor... read more >>
Starter Motor Circuit Diagram (1996-1997 3.3L Nissan Pathfinder)
- June 16, 2019
- Updated: June 04, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Here you'll find the typical starter motor circuit wiring diagrams for the 1996 and 1997 3.0L Nissan Pathfinder with an automatic or standard transmission. Contents of this tutorial at a glance: DIAGRAM 1: Automatic... read more >>
How To Test The Camshaft Position Sensor (3.3L V6 Frontier, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra)
- May 19, 2019
- Updated: January 05, 2021
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

The camshaft position sensor is inside the distributor on your 3.3L V6 Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra. It produces two position signals and both can be easily tested with an LED light (you don't need any expensive test equipment). And... read more >>
How To Test Engine Compression (1996-2004 3.3L Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra)
- June 10, 2019
- Updated: June 04, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

The engine compression test on the 3.3L Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, or Xterra is not too difficult. In this tutorial I'm gonna' explain how to do the engine compression test and I'm also gonna' explain how to interpret your test... read more >>
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Test 3.3L Frontier, Quest, Pathfinder, XTerra
- September 13, 2010
- Updated: January 27, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

This type of MAF sensor is used on the 3.3L V6 Nissan engine. So if you need to test the mass airflow sensor on a Nissan Quest, or a Pathfinder, or a Frontier or an Xterra, this is the article for you.. You'll find step by step instructions on... read more >>
How To Test For A Blown Head Gasket (3.3L V6 Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra)
- May 21, 2019
- Updated: June 04, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

The Nissan 3.3L V6 engine comes with 2 head gaskets (one for each cylinder head). And four tests can be done to find out if a head gasket is blown. With the help of this tutorial, these are tests that you can do yourself without having to take... read more >>
Power Transistor Test And Ignition Coil Test 3.3L Nissan (1996-2004)
- November 17, 2010
- Updated: January 07, 2021
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Testing a no-start problem due to no spark (at any of the spark plug wires) or a misfire condition on your Nissan mini-van or pick up or SUV or the Mercury Villager (with the 3.3L V6 engine) is not difficult at all. No expensive tools or... read more >>
Ignition System Wiring Diagram (1996-2000 3.3L Pathfinder)
- May 20, 2019
- Updated: January 07, 2021
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

The above typical ignition system wiring diagram applies only to the 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 3.3L Nissan Pathfinder and 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 3.3L Infiniti QX-4. It includes the following circuits: ignition coil, power transistor (ignition... read more >>
Testing A BAD Alternator: Symptoms And Diagnosis
- November 02, 2012
- Updated: May 22, 2019
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

I've had so many folks come up to me and say: "I think the alternator is bad on my car because I disconnected the battery's negative terminal with the engine running and..." I cringe (internally) when I hear this. This is the worst thing anyone can... read more >>
Ignition System Wiring Diagram (1999-2004 3.3L Frontier And Xterra)
- May 19, 2019
- Updated: January 07, 2021
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

The above typical ignition system wiring diagram applies only to the 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 3.3L Nissan Frontier and Xterra. It includes the following circuits: ignition coil, power transistor (ignition control module), and camshaft... read more >>